1. 3 eggs
2. 3/4 c. oil
3. 2 c. sugar
4. 3/4 c. buttermilk
5. 2 c. sifted flour
6. 2 tsp. baking soda
7. 1 tsp. cinnamon
8. 1/2 tsp. salt
9. 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained
10. 2 c. grated carrots
11. 3 1/2 oz. coconut
12. 1 c. chopped nuts

Mix 1, 2, 3; beat well. Add 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Stir in 9, 10, 11, and 12. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes (9 x 13 inch pan). While cake is baking, cook this icing and cool. Pour over hot cake - 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 cube butter, and 1 tablespoon white Karo syrup. Bring to boil. Boil 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool. Pour over cake while hot.